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Tragedy, black humor and coping
A seemingly frivolous tweet about superstorm Sandy drew a sharp rebuke this week from the Michigan Nurses Association. The offending tweet came from the Detroit News and actually was a retweet of wha...
Posted on 11/1/12 at 12:02 PM
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Legislature easily passes disaster relief
The Minnesota Legislature overwhelmingly today approved $180 million for communities damaged by summer floods and wind storms. The House voted 125-3 for the measure, with the Senate following 60-7....
Posted on 8/24/12 at 3:58 PM
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Problem-solvers vs. Doomsdayers
It seems that everywhere you look the end is near. The scientist tells us of imminent environmental catastrophe; economists say we're headed for financial disaster; the politician claims a nightmare a...
Posted on 6/22/12 at 11:11 AM
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Rep. Mary Franson supports disaster relief assistance package

State Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) joined the majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives in approving a disaster relief package that will assist flood and storm victims in northern and central Minnesota.

September 05, 2012

Rep. Franson supports disaster relief assistance package

State Representative Mary Franson,R-Alexandria, joined the majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives in approving a disaster relief package that will assist flood and storm victims in northern and central Minnesota.

August 27, 2012

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Dayton interested in FEMA disaster aid split

Gov. Mark Dayton says he wants to look into a difference of opinion within the federal agency that rejected Minnesota’s request for individual and business flood recovery aid.

By Don Davis , July 26, 2012

Hospitals, public agencies simulate natural disaster for training purposes

Hospitals and public agencies from 22 counties, including Douglas County, will work together to prepare for disasters during the exercise, “Operation Gone with the Wind” June 20-21 at Camp Ripley, Little Falls.

June 22, 2012

Help available for farmers who suffered losses due to natural disasters

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the sign-up period for the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program begins on Jan. 10, 2011.

By Staff Report , December 18, 2010

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Sign-up for disaster aid for soybean farmers closes December 9

Signup for the Crop Assistance Program (CAP) ends December 9, 2010.

By Staff Report , November 27, 2010

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More counties eligible for disaster aid

Federal authorities have added eight Minnesota counties to those eligible for disaster assistance following last month's floods.

By Don Davis , October 19, 2010

Disaster aid available for Minnesota producers

More than $350,000 in disaster assistance is being sent to Minnesota livestock, honeybee and farm-raised fish producers that suffered losses in 2009 because of disease, adverse weather or other conditions.

July 21, 2010

More federal disaster aid OK'd; Douglas County included

Businesses and individuals affected by last month's storms may seek low-interest federal loans to rebuild and repair buildings.

By Don Davis , July 11, 2010

Pawlenty seeks disaster loans

Minnesota's governor says businesses and residents in seven counties affected by last month's storms should be given low-interest federal loans.

By Don Davis , July 08, 2010

Senators seek disaster aid for tornado-hit counties

In the aftermath of last week’s series of tornadoes across Minnesota, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visited Freeborn and Faribault counties in southern Minnesota to meet with local residents and survey the storm damage. Last Saturday, Klobuchar visited tornado-devastated Wadena.

By Staff Report , June 28, 2010

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Website offers tips to protect homes from disasters

June is National Homeownership Month and the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) offers advice on how to keep the American dream of homeownership from becoming a nightmare.

By Staff Report , June 19, 2010

State prepares to fight floods

Minnesotans filling and stacking sandbags are backed by a nearly invisible around-the-clock state operation coordinating everything from providing manpower to finding people to rescue horses.

By Don Davis , March 17, 2010

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Douglas County farmers may be eligible for emergency aid

Farmers in 16 Minnesota counties – and possibly those in Douglas County – will be eligible for emergency loans and other help after dealing with multiple weather problems.

By Don Davis , March 13, 2010

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Help streams in for Haiti

Help streams in for Haiti They came, they helped, they packaged and they boxed up nearly 45,000 meals that will be shipped to the people of Haiti.

By Celeste Beam , January 20, 2010

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